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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to WB & Assam from December 20 to 21, 2025Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited West Bengal (WB) and Assam from December 20 to 21, 2025, to lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate multiple development projects.
Visit to West Bengal:
On December 20, 2025, PM Narendra Modi visited WB to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for two National Highway(NH) projects worth approximately Rs.3,200 crore, enhancing connectivity between Kolkata(WB) and Siliguri, at Ranaghat in Nadia district, WB.
Visit to Assam:
Roadshow: PM Narendra Modi led a 3.8 km long roadshow which began near the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex on NH-27 and ended near Basistha Chariali, Assam
Statue Unveiled: PM Narendra Modi unveiled an 80-foot statue of the first CM of Assam Gopinath Bordoloi in Guwahati.
Terminal Inauguration: During the visit, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam. It is spread over 1.4 lakh square metre (sq.m).

• The airport is India’s first nature-themed airport, inspired by the biodiversity and culture such as Bamboo Orchids of Assam.

Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project: On December 21, 2025, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Ammonia-Urea Fertilizer Project of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) at Namrup in Dibrugarh, Assam.

• The project, with an estimated investment of Rs.10,600 crores, aims to meet the fertilizer needs of Assam and nearby states, reduce dependence on imports, create jobs, and boost regional economic growth.

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President Droupadi Murmu Gives Assent to SHANTI Bill 2025, Opening Civil Nuclear Sector to Private PlayersIn December 2025, President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, which was passed by both houses of Parliament.

• The SHANTI Act, 2025 allows private companies and Joint Ventures(JV) to build, own, operate, and decommission nuclear power plants under government licensing and regulatory oversight.

Background:
Introduced by: Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), introduced the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025,  after prior approval from the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
Legal Reform: The Bill seeks to replace the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act, 2010, and open India’s nuclear power sector to private and foreign participation.
About Atomic Energy Bill, 2025 (SHANTI):
Vision: Seeks to expand India’s nuclear power capacity from about 8.9 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047 to support clean energy goals, ensure energy security, and contribute to the net-zero target by 2070.
Activities Reserved for Government: Key functions such as uranium and thorium mining, fuel enrichment, isotopic separation, spent-fuel reprocessing, high-level radioactive waste management, and heavy water production will remain under exclusive central government or state-owned control.
FDI Policy: The Bill permits Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 49% in the nuclear power sector.
Liability Reform: The SHANTI Bill introduces a capacity-based, capped liability regime, removes supplier liability, limits operator penalties to Rs.1 crore, and mandates insurance or financial security up to Rs.1,500 crore per incident.
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President gives assent to VB-G RAM Bill 2025 replacing MGNREGAIn December 2025, the President of India (PoI) Droupadi Murmu officially approved the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, a significant milestone in the transformation of rural employment policy.

• The Act replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 with a modern statutory framework that enhances livelihood security and is aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

Key Features
Enhanced Employment Guarantee: As per the Section 5(1) of the Act, the statutory wage employment guarantee increases from 100 to 125 days per rural household in each financial year (FY) to households whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work.
Farm-Labour balance: The Section 6 of the Act facilitates adequate availability of agricultural labour during peak sowing and harvesting seasons, empowering States to notify an aggregated pause period aggregating to sixty days in a FY.

• The full 125-days employment guarantee remains intact and will be provided during the rest of the year, ensuring both farm productivity and worker security.

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Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Led 1st Anniversary Celebrations of ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ in PuducherryIn December 2025, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), led the 1st anniversary celebrations of “Fit India Sundays on Cycle” movement with over 1,500 participants at Rock Beach in Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry.

• K. Kailashnathan, Lieutenant (Lt.) Governor of UT Puducherry; N. Rangaswamy, CM of UT Puducherry, and other distinguished government officials were also present at the event.

Key Details of Celebrations:
ParticipationPadma Bhushan and Khel Ratna awardees P. R. Sreejesh and Sharath Kamal joined the cycling ride, motivating over 1,500 cyclists from schools, universities, NaMo Cycling Clubs, and the community.
Supporters: The movement is supported by NaMo Fit India Cycling Clubs and MyBharat volunteers.
Key Launch: During the event, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Madaviy launched ‘Fit India Mobile App Carbon Credit Incentivization’, aimed to boost cycling enthusiasts.

• Also, top 3 cyclists: Bharatbhai Parmar, Shashikant Veerkar, and Govind Singh, who garnered the highest carbon credits were felicitated at the event.

Felicitation of Fit India Ambassadors: The Fit India Ambassadors and Influencers namely, Nidhi Nigam, Aishwarya Raj (Champion) and ambassadors Shikha Gupta, Yukti Arya, mountaineer Divya Arul, and Tamil Nadu (TN) Cycling State Champion Siva Senthil, were felicitated at the event, in recognition of their contributions in championing the cause of Sundays on Cycle initiative.
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Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Releases Toolkit for 10th Swachh Survekshan in Bhopal, MPOn December 20, 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), released the toolkit for the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan (SS), the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP).

• Toolkit is the official assessment guideline issued by MoHUA, with an aim to set assessment parameters and act as a roadmap for cities.

About Swachh Survekshan 2025-26:
Theme: The theme for SS 2025-26 is “Swachata Ki Nayi Pehel-Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath”.
Citizen Participation: For the first time, citizens can share feedback throughout the year using digital platforms such as Vote For My City Application(app), My Gov App, Swachhata App, and Quick Response (QR) codes.
Expanded Coverage: The scope of SS has been widened to include river towns nationwide, beyond earlier coverage of only Ganga towns, and a separate assessment framework for coastal areas has been introduced to address their distinct sanitation and waste management challenges.
Assessment Framework: Over 3,000 trained field assessors will conduct a 45-day on-ground survey across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), using Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled monitoring.

• The field assessments are expected to conduct from February to March 2026, along with Garbage Free Cities (GFC) and Open Defecation Free (ODF) certification assessments.

Swachh Shehar Jodi(SSJ): SS 2025–26 introduces a new award to recognise top-performing Swachh Shehar Jodis(SSJ) based on their combined performance across population categories.
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GoI to Set Up Bureau of Port Security to Boost Port, Vessel Security
In December 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) convened a high-level meeting for the formation of a dedicated body, the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), aimed to improve the security of vessels, and port facilities across the country.

• The meeting, held in New Delhi(Delhi), was attended by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).

About BoPS:
Statutory Body: The newly announced body will be established as a statutory body under the provisions of Section 13 of the new Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.
Administered by: BoPS, modelled on the lines of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), will work under the MoPSW.
Head: As per the MHA, Director General (DG) of the rank of an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer at Pay Level-15, will head the BoPS.
Key Functions: The body will manage security information for ports and vessels, emphasizing cybersecurity and safeguarding port Information Technology (IT) infrastructure.
Role of CISF:The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), designated as a Recognised Security Organisation (RSO), will assess port security, prepare security plans, and train Private Security Agencies (PSAs).

India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending with Petrol in November 2025 
In December 2025, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) announced that India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in November 2025, achieving the target ahead of the original 2030 goal under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme.

India’s Ethanol Blending and Supply Update:
Ethanol Blending: In November 2025, ethanol blending in petrol reached 20%, up from 19.97% in October, with PSU OMCs receiving 45.5 crore litres and 77.8 crore litres in storage.
Feedstock Allocation: To support the 20% ethanol blending target by October 2026, the government approved 52 Lakh Tonnes(LT) of surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice for ethanol production for Ethanol Supply Year(ESY)2024‑25 and 2025‑26, and 40 LT of sugar for ESY 2024‑25.
Ethanol Supply: For ESY 2025‑26 (November–October), 100 crore litres are scheduled for November 2025, 200 crore litres for December 2025–January 2026, and the remaining supply is planned as 280 crore litres (February–April), 250 crore litres (May–July), and 220 crore litres (August–October).

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

11th COSP to UN Convention Against Corruption Held in Doha, Qatar
The 11th edition of the Conference of the State Parties (COSP-11)to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), the world’s largest anti-corruption conference  was held from December 15 – 19, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

• The 5-day long conference was hosted by the State of Qatar in collaboration with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Key Highlights of the Conference:
Presided by: The conference was presided by Hamad bin Nasser Al-Misnad from Qatar.
Key Outcome: The conference concluded successfully with the adoption of the ‘Doha Declaration 2025: strengthening international cooperation and technical assistance and seizing the opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in preventing and combating corruption’.

• The declaration urges the member states to leverage digital technologies, including AI, to bolster global law enforcement cooperation in cross border corruption and to enhance accuracy, efficiency and objectivity of national efforts to measure corruption risks.
• It emphasizes the use of digital technologies developed by expert networks, including through the UNODC Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network), to ensure secure and instant exchange of information.

Other Key Resolutions: Other than Doha declaration, the conference adopted 11 resolutions on a wide range of issues related to corruption.

• These resolutions focus on improving transparency in the funding of political parties, candidates for elected public offices, and electoral campaigns, among others.

Next Session: 12th COSP in Uzbekistan.

BANKING & FINANCE

Mswipe Technologies Receives Final PA Licence from RBI 
In December 2025, digital payments firm Mswipe Technologies Private Limited received the final Payment Aggregator (PA) licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), allowing it to offer both online and offline merchant payment acceptance under a single regulatory framework.

About Approval of PA Licence:
Scope: The licence authorises Mswipe to onboard merchants, aggregate multiple payment instruments across online, offline, and hybrid environments, and facilitate both inward and outward cross-border transactions.
Omnichannel: Enables payment acceptance through e-commerce websites, mobile applications (app), and physical storefronts.
Other Licences: Mswipe Technologies also holds an in-principle Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) licence and a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence obtained in 2022.
Industry: Places Mswipe among a select group of fully authorised PAs such as Paytm, Razorpay, Pine Labs, Easebuzz, PayU, and Airpay.

South Indian Bank Launches ‘RuPay SIB Paytag’
On December 20, 2025, South Indian Bank (SIB) launched the ‘RuPay SIB Paytag Sticker’,a contactless RuPay payment tag for Point-of-Sale (POS) and E-commerce (electronic commerce) transactions, enabling secure, fast payments without the need for a physical card.

About RuPay SIB Paytag:
Overview: It is a small wearable or contactless payment tag that works like a debit card without physically swiping or inserting it at a terminal. The Paytag is in formats such as Sticker and Wearable tags or keychains.
Technology: It uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to make tap-to-pay transactions quickly and securely at contactless POS terminals.
Key Features: For payments above Rs.5,000 and up to Rs.1,00,000 on POS or online, Personal Identification Number (PIN) authentication is required.

• The Paytag supports everyday spending up to Rs.1,00,000 and enables e‑commerce payments using the sticker by entering the card number, expiry date, and Card Verification Value (CVV) through the SIB Mirror+ application(app).
• The Paytag Sticker cannot be used for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cash withdrawals.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Indian Navy Decommissions ‘INS Sindhughosh’ After 40 Years of Distinguished ServiceIn December 2025, the Indian Navy(IN) has formally decommissioned ‘Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sindhughosh’, the lead submarine of the Sindhughosh class, after 40 years of service to the nation, during a ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

About Decommissioning Ceremony:
Presided by: The decommissioning ceremony was presided by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCINC) of Western Naval Command (WNC).
Decommissioned under: The submarine was decommissioned under the command of Lieutenant Commander (Lt. Cdr) Rajat Sharma.
Guest of Honour: Captain KR Ajrekar (retd.), the second Commanding Officer of the submarine, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.
About INS Sindhughosh:
Background: The submarine was commissioned into the IN on April 30, 1986 under the command of later Commander KC Varghese.
Variant: INS Sindhughosh is a variant of the Soviet Kilo-class diesel-electric boats, acquired by the Government of India (GoI) under Project 877EKM from Russia.
Key Enhancements: During the service, IN upgraded the INS Submarine to extend its relevance in modern naval warfare like: mid-life refits at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP) incorporated systems like: Panchiki Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) and automated torpedo countermeasures.
Successor: It has been replaced by the 6 Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarine, built indigenously by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) under the Project 75I.
About Indian Navy (IN):
Chief of Naval Staff (CoNS)- Admiral Dinesh Kumar (DK) Tripathi
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
Established- 1950

ISRO Completed Drogue Parachute Qualification Tests for Gaganyaan Crew Module
In December 2025, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed a series of qualification tests for drogue parachutes used in the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module, representing a major step toward verifying the parachute system for human spaceflight.

• These tests were conducted from December 18-19, 2025, at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory in Union Territory (UT) Chandigarh.

Key Details of Tests:
Deceleration System: It consists of a total of 10 parachutes of 4 different types. The descent sequence starts with the deployment of two apex cover separation parachutes, removing the protective cover of the parachute compartment.

• This step is followed by two drogue parachutes that help in stabilizing and decelerating the module.
• Upon the release of the drogues, 3 pilot parachutes are deployed to extract 3 main parachutes, which further decelerate the crew module to ensure a safe touchdown.

Key Supporters: The tests were conducted with the support and participation from ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC); DRDO’s Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) and TBRL.
Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is expected to send 3-member Indian crew into Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) under the Gaganyaan Mission in 2027.

• The crew will travel at an altitude of 400 kilometers (kms) for a 3-day expedition and ensure safe re-entry and recovery in the Indian Ocean.

SPORTS

Asian Youth Para Games Dubai 2025: India Ranks 7th with 102 Medals, Uzbekistan Tops the TableThe Asian Youth Para Games (APYG) 2025 was held from December 7 to 14, 2025, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). India ranked 7th in the medal tally with 102 medals, encompassing 36 gold, 28 silver, and 38 bronze, including boys and girls.

• The 2025 APYG marks the second time hosting in Dubai. Earlier, it hosted the event in 2017.
• Uzbekistan ranked first with 197 medals, encompassing 99 gold, 57 silver, and 41 bronze.

Highlights of the Asian Youth Para Games 2025:
Top 3 Countries: Iran finished the medal tally in second place with 262 medals, including 76 gold, 96 silver, 88 bronze. Iran won 104 medals in Para swimming and 82 in para-athletics.

• Japan secured third place with 77 medals, including 40 gold medals, 25 silver, and 12 bronze.

Record Broken: The 2025 APYG witnessed the breaking of 25 records, including 9 world records and 16 Asian records, reflecting exceptional performances.
India’s Medal Tally: India won medals (10 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze) in Para Athletics, 19 medals (8 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze) in Para Swimming, 5 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) in Para Table Tennis, 3 medals (1 silver, 2 bronze) in Para Powerlifting, and 2 medals (2 bronze) in Para Taekwondo.
About Asian Paralympic Committee (APC):
President – Majid Rashed (United Arab Emirates, UAE)
Headquarters – Dubai, UAE
Established – 2010
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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 held in ChinaThe 8th edition of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2025, officially known as the HSBC BWF World Tour, featured 29 tournaments and concluded with the season-ending HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 held from 17 to 21 December 2025 in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China.

• South Korea’s An Se-young won her 11th international title of 2025 in women’s singles, while France’s Christo Popov became the first French player to claim the men’s singles crown.

Highlights of BWF World Tour Finals 2025:
Background: The BWF introduced the BWF World Tour in 2018, replacing the Super Series (2007–2017), with five tournament levels, and the first season-ending BWF World Tour Finals were held in December 2018 at Guangzhou, China.
Prize Money: A total prize pool of USD 3,000,000, distributed as per BWF regulations, with singles winners receiving USD 240,000 and doubles winners USD 252,000
BWF World Tour Finals 2025 – Winners List: 

India at BWF World Tour Finals 2025: 
Bronze Medal: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the bronze medal in men’s doubles, becoming the first Indian men’s doubles pair to medal at the BWF World Tour Finals.
Indian Milestone: This achievement marked only India’s second medal in the tournament’s history after PV Sindhu’s gold in 2018.
About Badminton World Federation (BWF):
President – Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul
Established – 1934
Headquarters – Kuala Lumpur
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East Bengal FC Clinched Inaugural SAFF Women’s Club Title Held in Kathmandu, Nepal
In December 2025, India’s East Bengal Football Club (FC) clinched the inaugural edition of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Club Championship 2025 title after defeating Nepal’s Armed Police Force (APF) FC by 3-0 in the final match held at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.

• Following this victory, East Bengal FC has now become the 1st Indian women’s FC to claim an international tournament.

Key Details of Tournament:
Organiser: The inaugural edition of the tournament was organised by SAFF from December 05 to December 20, 2025 in Nepal.
Key Participants: The competition featured women’s FCs from 5 South Asian countries: India, Nepal, Pakistan (Karachi City FC), Bangladesh (Nasir Sports Academy) and Bhutan (Transport United).
Prize: Nepal’s Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta presented a silverware and USD 10,000 cheque to  the winning team (East Bengal FC).

• And, the 1st-runner up team (APF FC) received a cash prize of USD 5,000.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Basketball Day 2025 – December 21The United Nations (UN’s) World Basketball Day is annually observed across the globe on 21 December to mark the first basketball game in 1891 and highlighting basketball’s role in peace, sustainable development, social inclusion, and youth empowerment.

• 21 December 2025 marks the 3rd edition of World Basketball Day.

Background:
Sport Origin: Basketball was invented on 21 December 1891 by Dr. James Naismith at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, the United States of America (USA), and the term “basketball” was coined by him in the same year.
UN Resolution: On 25 August 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (GA) adopted resolution A/RES/77/324 proclaiming 21 December as World Basketball Day.
First Observance: World Basketball Day was observed for the first time on 21 December 2023.
Sustainable Development: The UNGA recognizes basketball as a catalyst for the 2030 Agenda, highlighting sport as a key enabler of sustainable development, especially Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Basketball’s Global Reach:
Governing Body: The International Basketball Federation or  Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) oversees basketball worldwide.
World Cup: The FIBA Basketball World Cup is held every four years.
Olympics Legacy: Basketball has been an Olympic sport since 1936, with women’s basketball debuting in 1976.
FIBA Meet: In 2023, delegates gathered at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland, marking the first-ever such occasion.
Professional Leagues: The National Basketball League (NBL) (1936) , National Basketball Association (NBA) (1946), Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) (1975), and Basketball Africa League (BAL) (2019) showcase basketball’s global professional growth.
Women’s Growth: Women first played basketball in 1892, and the sport has grown significantly since then.
About International Basketball Federation or  Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA):
President – Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani
Headquarters – Mies, Switzerland
Established – 1932

World Meditation Day 2025– December 21 The United Nations (UN) observes World Meditation Day globally every year on December 21 to highlight the mental, physical, and social benefits of meditation and to promote peace and unity worldwide.

• December 21, 2025, marks the second observance of World Meditation Day.

Background:
Declaration : On November 29, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared December 21 as World Meditation Day following the unanimous adoption of a resolution co-sponsored by six countries: India, Sri Lanka, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Mexico, and Nepal.
Adoption:The resolution was formally adopted on December 6, 2024, by the 193-member of  UNGA.

• The resolution, introduced by Liechtenstein, was also co-sponsored by Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burundi, the Dominican Republic, Iceland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Portugal, and Slovenia.

First Observance: The first-ever World Meditation Day was observed globally on December 21, 2024.
Significance: The declaration coincides with the Winter Solstice on December 21, marking the start of Uttarayana, a spiritually significant period in Indian tradition considered auspicious for meditation.
About Meditation:
Definition: Meditation is an ancient practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, and well-being.
Benefits: Meditation improves mental and physical health, focus, emotional well-being, and sleep quality.
2025 Events:
Observance: The Permanent Mission of India and core member states invited UN members to mark the second World Meditation Day, emphasizing global peace, unity, and harmony.
Global Event: On 19 December 2025, the event at the Trusteeship Council, UN Headquarters, New York(the United States of America, USA), featured reflections by internationally renowned well-being experts, followed by a guided meditation session led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Event in India: On World Meditation Day, the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of AYUSH(Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), hosted specialized sessions that brought together eminent scholars, experienced Yoga practitioners, and meditation enthusiasts to discuss and demonstrate meditation practices.

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